
Poetry Events in San Diego
Glassless Minds Open Mic Night - April 17, 2025
Glassless Minds Open Mic & Writing Workshop is a safe space for teenagers and adults to express themselves, be part of a supportive arts community, and be inspired by amazing spoken word poetry, music, comedy, and other expressive arts.

Celebrating National Poetry Month: An Open Reading for the Whole Community
Celebrate National Poetry Month by attending a poetry reading hosted by local poet Charlie Berigan and sponsored by the San Diego Poetry Annual. Read your own poem or just enjoy hearing others’ poetry.
Open Mic at Public Square (Copy)
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of music, poetry, comedy, and more at our Open Mic event! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to showcase your talents for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and share your creativity with a supportive community and audience. Grab your friends, bring your instruments, and get ready for a memorable night of entertainment.
The Secret Garden Poet Society open mic - April 30th
The Secret Garden Poet Society open Mic
Invites you to join us for our beloved monthly night of poetry and community at the Secret Garden in San Diego, CA! Bring your own poems or just come to listen, sip on absinthe and enjoy the creative vibes. The event will be held at Wormwood on 30th Street. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your artistic talents with fellow poetry lovers. See you there!
Writer's Open Mic San Diego - May 9, 2025
This is a cozy evening of creative inspiration!
Leave with your creative cup filled in a welcoming and safe community.
Glassless Minds Open Mic Night - May 15, 2025
Glassless Minds Open Mic & Writing Workshop is a safe space for teenagers and adults to express themselves, be part of a supportive arts community, and be inspired by amazing spoken word poetry, music, comedy, and other expressive arts.
Open Mic at Public Square
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of music, poetry, comedy, and more at our Open Mic event! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking to showcase your talents for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to take the stage and share your creativity with a supportive community and audience. Grab your friends, bring your instruments, and get ready for a memorable night of entertainment.
Writer's Open Mic San Diego
This is a cozy evening of creative inspiration!
Leave with your creative cup filled in a welcoming and safe community.

Women First Open Mic Show-Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
The Women First Open Mic Show, hosted by @Womenthingspodcast will be a night filled with creativity, culture, community, and fun as we celebrate talented women from a variety of backgrounds!

Featured Poets Reading and SDPA Open Mic at San Diego Writers Festival!
April 5, 9am-6pm: Featured Poets Reading and SDPA Open Mic at San Diego Writers Festival! Join us for two inspiring events hosted by Michael Klam and Carly DeMento. Plan to meet us in the community room at 3:30pm. This year’s Featured Poets Reading will include 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry winner, Brandon Som, Kumeyaay Nation and American Book Award winner, Tommy Pico, outgoing and incoming San Diego Poet Laureates, Jason Magabo Perez and Paola Capó-García, and acclaimed poets Katie Manning and Shadab Zeest Hashmi.


The MUSE Open Mic Night at Quartyard
We welcome all poets, bands, singers, rappers, comedians, instrumentalists!
Sign up book opens at 5:30 pm
Performances are from 6-9pm

Poetry with Purpose presents The Poetry Lounge - March 15, 2025
Join us for Open Mic Night at Rival Coffee in Murrieta, hosted by Poetry with Purpose! 🎤✨ Share your poetry, comedy, or music in a warm and vibrant space.
Glassless Minds Open Mic Night - March 13, 2025
Glassless Minds Open Mic & Writing Workshop is a safe space for teenagers and adults to express themselves, be part of a supportive arts community, and be inspired by amazing spoken word poetry, music, comedy, and other expressive arts.

Open Mic at the Spacebar - March 9, 2025
2nd Sunday Jihmye Poetry Open Mic will gather on Sunday, March 9th at the Spacebar in La Mesa and on Zoom from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Palabra - Feb 27, 2025
Palabra!
7p Thursday, February 27th
at Bread & Salt 1955 Julian Ave San Diego, CA 92113
Hosted by Ted Washington and Julie Corrales
Featured Artist: Arwen J

Every Prose Has Its Thorn Feb 24, 2025
Don't miss this month's Every Prose Has Its Thorn reading (held at @sdwritersink) with two captivating authors, Jim Foley and Bear Wolf, and an open-mic poetry reading to follow.
Glassless Minds Open Mic Night - February 20, 2025
Glassless Minds Open Mic & Writing Workshop is a safe space for teenagers and adults to express themselves, be part of a supportive arts community, and be inspired by amazing spoken word poetry, music, comedy, and other expressive arts.

Poems for Palestine
Join us this Sunday for 𝑷𝒐𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆, an open mic + art night + fundraiser for the Middle East Children’s Alliance.

The MUSE Open Mic Night at Quartyard
Open Mic Night at Quartyard!
House instruments provided: Guitar, bass, ukulele, piano! Otherwise bring your own instruments! First come first serve. Get here early and enjoy dinner from award winning restaurant El Comal!
Quartyard is an event venue and urban park constructed from repurposed shipping containers in the East Village Neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. Quartyard is home to an eatery, full-service beer garden, event venue, art space, and coffee shop. Open five days a week, Quartyard plays host to a number of cultural events, outdoor concerts, private events, street markets and community activities. Quartyard’s utilization of sustainable and innovative design activates vacant urban land into a vibrant outdoor community space for a unique outdoor experience unlike any other.

Open Mic - Music and Poetry Night at BBAGB
Join the Broker's Building Art Gallery Board (BBAGB) for our very first Open Mic - Poetry & Music Night for an evening of talented performers showcasing their musical or poetic skills. Whether you're an artist looking to freely express themself or just looking to witness some local talent, this event is the place to be! Come share your creativity or simply sit back and enjoy the show. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and support San Diego's local artist community. See you there!

Secret Garden Poet Society Open Mic
The Secret Garden Poet Society open Mic
Invites you to join us for our beloved monthly night of poetry and community at the Secret Garden in San Diego, CA! Bring your own poems or just come to listen, sip on absinthe and enjoy the creative vibes. The event will be held at Wormwood on 30th Street. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your artistic talents with fellow poetry lovers. See you there!

Every Prose Has Its Thorn - January 27, 2025
Join us every fourth Monday of the month for Every Prose Has Its Thorn co-hosted by Brendan Praniewicz and Adam Greenfield. Each month will feature a reading from local authors and an open mic to follow.
January 27th’s featured readers are Jane Muschenetz and Cornelia Feye.
Public Square Open Mic - January 26, 2025
WE’RE BACK FOLKS! Open mic is here again😄 We’ve been missing ya’ll, sorry for the long break! Little announcement though… we will be changing the day of the week. It will now be Every 2nd & 4th SUNDAY & sign-ups will now start @ 6pm. I know this might be a little bit of an adjustment, but can’t wait to be back on! Had to make a schedule change due to some personal re-scheduling. I hope ya’ll can make it to our first one back on Jan 26th! See youuuuu there😆

Poets at the Grove - January 26, 2025
It's time to come out of hibernation and join Poets at the Grove on Sunday, January 26th, 2 - 4, for our first reading of 2025. The Grove is the most organic reading in town, connecting to the earth and each other. As always, we sit in a circle and take turns reading one poem each. The Grove is accessible to all.
Black Xpression Open Mic - January 24, 2025
Black Xpression is an open mic experience centered around community blending Afro-centric conciseness with Friday night turn up vibez and a dash of Family cook out.

"Unplugged" Open Mic
Join us for a night of pure vibes at our FIRST Open Mic Night at Modern Times Brewery whether you sing, spit poetry, tell jokes, or vibe with the crowd, this is YOUR stage to shine and connect with community.

Palabra - January 23rd
Palabra Reading Series at Bread & Salt, 7pm. A featured reading with open mic to follow.
January 23rd’s Featured Poet is Sonia Gutiérrez.

Poetry with Purpose presents The Poetry Lounge - January 18, 2025
Join us for Open Mic Night at Rival Coffee in Murrieta, hosted by Poetry with Purpose! 🎤✨ Share your poetry, comedy, or music in a warm and vibrant space.
Black Xpression Open Mic - January 17, 2025
Black Xpression is an open mic experience centered around community blending Afro-centric conciseness with Friday night turn up vibez and a dash of Family cook out.

Spacebar Open Mic - January 12, 2025
Sunday, January 12, 2025 3:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Our Feature Is Poet Viet Mai
Black Xpression Open Mic - January 10, 2025
Black Xpression is an open mic experience centered around community blending Afro-centric conciseness with Friday night turn up vibez and a dash of Family cook out.

Secret Garden lyrics and Legends open mic - January 9th, 2025
Lyrics and Legends invites you to Join us at the Wormwood Secret Garden for a night of music and storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time open mic participant, this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your musical talents and share your favorite tales. Let's come together to celebrate the magic of music and the power of storytelling in community. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of music and memories at the temple of the Green Fairy.
Black Xpression Open Mic - January 3, 2025
Black Xpression is an open mic experience centered around community blending Afro-centric conciseness with Friday night turn up vibez and a dash of Family cook out.
Well-Grounded Music & Poetry Jam - January 3, 2025
Enjoy an evening of creativity, expression, and good vibes. This event celebrates the spoken word and soulful melodies, bringing together poets, musicians, artists, and enthusiasts alike.